New York is putting its trust in Fields for now, but with eyes set on 2026—and strengthens the defense with a familiar face.

The New York Jets could've taken a quarterback in the 2025 NFL draft, but they chose to show their faith in their starter.

The New York Jets recently signed quarterback Justin Fields to a two-year, $40 million contract following the departure of veteran signal-caller Aaron Rodgers. Fields was drafted by the Bears in 2021; before that, he was the man under center for the Ohio State Buckeyes.